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11 November 2020

Drilling our first organic wheat crop

Yesterday was a very special day on the farm as we drilled our first organic wheat crop. This wheat crop is special for a few reasons: It’s our first organic food crop This really marks the beginning of our journey into organic and regenerative agriculture, farming sensitively and with the health of our soils and wildlife in mind. The crop […]

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Introduction to Green Woodworking Course | Saturday 6th September 2025
INTRODUCTION TO GREEN WOODWORKING COURSE
Saturday 6th September 2025


 

Willow Weaving Workshops - Mini Wooden-Based Baskets | Sunday 14th September 2025
WILLOW WEAVING WORKSHOPS - MINI WOODEN-BASED BASKETS
Sunday 14th September 2025


 

Introduction to Green Woodworking Course | Sunday 12th October 2025
INTRODUCTION TO GREEN WOODWORKING COURSE
Sunday 12th October 2025


 

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Organic arable farm on the beautiful North Norfolk Coast. Managed for wildlife and building soil health.
Rural craft workshops

Open Farm Sunday! Yes, rewind 6 weeks… we welcom Open Farm Sunday! Yes, rewind 6 weeks… we welcomed a whopping 250 of you to the farm! Thank you for coming!

People came from all over Norfolk to visit us, day tripping from the Norwich area, rounding off half term with a little farm visit or those from further afield popping over from @deepdalecamping

Fiona and I always enjoy leading the walk, answering so many varied questions. Don’t her pants look good 🩲😉

Thank you to all our brilliant supporters - @norfolknorwichbatgroup @norfolkriverstrust Richard and his woodworking, Dominic with his bees and honey, the Lamsdells with a bird ringing session and information stand, and of course Celia and Sue with their beautiful horses, Bessie and Summer.

This year we also had more information about our grain including oats from @whitesoats and flour from @gilchesters 

Most of all thanks to our fantastic team who made the day happen with signs, tables, farm yard prep, health & safety to name a fraction of the to do list! Stephen on the combine, Estelle on owl pellets and Mum on refreshments. Also our brand new (not even started the position at this point) Farm Manager, Richard, who just got stuck in. And our daughters helping with all sorts. 

We even got a visit from @openfarmsunday Annabel Shackleton, so watch out for us on the official OFS video.

Additionally, thanks to all the people on social media, Norfolk events emails and press who spread the word - it really helped bring more people onto the farm, many for the first time.

We’re sure everyone who visited learnt a little more about British farming and how we manage our farm to both grow food and benefit biodiversity. That’s our aim, so please come and visit again next year.

#burnhamdeepdale 
#northnorfolk 
#brancasterstaithe 
#naturefriendlyfarming 
#openfarm 
#ofs25
Barn owl update It’s that time of year when Co Barn owl update 

It’s that time of year when Colin comes to check our owl boxes.

Just one little chick, possibly a female but too early to tell. Here it is nestled up with its mother. 

Colin explained that this year hasn’t been a good year for barn owls in a number of places, partly due to the cyclical nature of the vole population - one of they key components of a barn owl diet.

Obviously disappointing on the breeding front but we still regularly see adults hunting all over the farm, so let’s hope 2026 is a better year.

The nestboxes were provided with funding support from the Water Management Alliance, as part of the Norfolk Rivers Internal Drainage Board project.

The boxes at Deepdale are monitored by Colin under his Natural England /BTO Schedule 1 Disturbance Licence.

#barnowls
#burnhamdeepdale
#naturefriendlyfarming
#regenerativeagriculture
#owlets
#northnorfolk
#wildlifephotography
Bat Walk with @norfolknorwichbatgroup Sat 26th Jul Bat Walk with @norfolknorwichbatgroup Sat 26th July, 8.30pm

Join us to explore the fascinating world of bats. Expert volunteers from @norfolknorwichbatgroup will provide the equipment and knowledge to discover the various species that utilise the habitats within our woodland.

Suitable for anyone aged eight and above. After getting familiar with the equipment we will set off along a woodland track, walking slowly and stopping at intervals to listen for bat activity. 

All proceeds go to Norfolk and Norwich Bat Group. 

Book via the link in our bio.

#burnhamdeepdale
#BrancasterStaithe
#northnorfolk 
#northnorfolkcoast 
#bats
#lovebats
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Fiona was busy filming with @world_wildlife and @s Fiona was busy filming with @world_wildlife and @sarah.juggins today, telling the story of our @north_norfolkcoastal_group member farms. Helping people understand the importance of farming to food and nature.

Digging for worms, identifying arable plants, assessing hedgerows, looking at companion cropping…
Visiting the farm tomorrow? Please read! We are r Visiting the farm tomorrow? Please read!

We are really excited about welcoming lots of you to the farm tomorrow. Hopefully you’ve booked online and have received our full welcome email with useful information, but incase you haven’t seen it, here are the key points!

🚗 The event is in Deepdale Farmyard - turn off the coast road at Deepdale Camping but follow parking signs up into the farmyard, there will be people to direct you, please listen to them and be mindful of any campers in the field.
🌺 Check in at our welcome desk to get all the essential info and our nature trail quiz 
👩‍🌾 The optional guided farm walk will depart at 11.30
🐶 Dogs on leads are welcome
🧒 Children remain the responsibility of their adult at all times
💰 Bring cash for donations for delicious homemade cakes, tea, coffee and squash
🥾 Wear suitable footwear, closed toe shoes ideally - it’s a farmyard with lumps, bumps and maybe stingy/prickly plants.
🧢 Bring a hat, suncream and water as it’s going to be quite hot
💦 Wash your hands after touching the horses or touching the owl pellets
🙋‍♂️ Ask lots of questions and learn lots about farming, food production and nature

Still not too late to book via the link in our bio. We’re open for everyone, 1st June, 10am-4pm
Bees and their delicious honey! Dominic, who keeps Bees and their delicious honey!
Dominic, who keeps a number of hives on the farm, will be joining us for Open Farm Sunday on 1st June.

The flower rich margins, abundant hedgerows, as well as proximity to the sea lavender on the salt marsh make the farm an ideal spot for honey bees.

Come and find out about these clever, hardworking creatures, how they produce honey as well as uses for bees wax. Maybe you’re keen to start bee keeping, Dominic will be happy to share his knowledge.

And of course there will be delicious Norfolk honey to purchase.

#openfarm
#ofs25
#regenerativefarming
#honeybees
#norfolkhoney
#burnhamdeepdale
#northnorfolk
#naturefriendlyfarming
For Open Farm Sunday, all ages are welcome to have For Open Farm Sunday, all ages are welcome to have a go at green woodworking with Richard, who runs our courses at Deepdale.

He will be on his beautiful pole lathe, turning logs of fresh wood into something useful.

Open Farm Sunday, 1st June, 10am -4pm. Free for everyone, all information and booking link in our bio.

Have a go, or watch the professional, the choice is yours.

We have four more dates this year for our 1 day Introduction to Green Woodworking course. Open Farm Sunday is the perfect chance to have a go at this rural craft.

#openfarm
#regenerativefarming
#greenwoodwork
#polelathe
#ruralcraft
#burnhamdeepdale
#northnorfolk
#ofs25
Our neighbour Bessie, a working cobb, was a real h Our neighbour Bessie, a working cobb, was a real hit at Open Farm Sunday last year. Celia and Sue will be bringing her again to show off her working skills. If all goes to plan she’ll be joined by her pony friend Summer. 

Come and watch them demonstrating their skills, with a chance to pat them too.

Open Farm Sunday, 1st June, 10am-4pm at Deepdale Farm. It’s free for everyone. All the information you need and the booking link is in our bio. 

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#regenerativefarming
#workinghorse
#workingcob
#burnhamdeepdale
#northnorfolk
#ofs25
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